Angela Santoleri, 10, of Fairport peeks out of a sea of flags as she and others wait as veterans returned home at the Greater Rochester International Airport.

Written by

Willie Lightfoot

On Veterans Day, we honor the sacrifices of all military veterans who have served this country.

As a nation, we demand an incredible commitment from our servicemen and -women, and in return, they deserve every opportunity to access quality higher education and job training to ensure a successful and meaningful transition to civilian life.

As a veteran, I know the sacrifices that members of our armed forces have made to ensure America's national security and to protect our freedom. ...